Textbook of Basic Nursing (Lippincott's Practical Nursing) Tenth Edition by Caroline Bunker Rosdahl, Mary T. Kowalski
Textbook of Basic Nursing (Lippincott's Practical Nursing) Tenth Edition by Caroline Bunker Rosdahl, Mary T. Kowalski
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Chapter 76- Disorders in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | The nurse is preparing a client for testing to determine acidosis or alkalosis. Which of the following laboratory tests would be ordered? | |
| A) | CBC | |
| B) | Clotting factors | |
| C) | ABG | |
| D) | LFT | |
| 2. | The nurse is collecting data about a new patient’s fluid and electrolyte balance during an initial comprehensive assessment. Which of the following are possible indicators of fluid and electrolyte imbalances? Select all that apply. | |
| A) | Poor skin turgor | |
| B) | Decreased heart rate | |
| C) | Hunger | |
| D) | Changes in respiratory pattern | |
| E) | Equal intake and output | |
| F) | Changes in urine volume | |
| 3. | The nurse is caring for a client with fluid volume excess who has edematous skin. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing consideration for this client? | |
| A) | Keep the client in the same position to avoid irritating the skin. | |
| B) | Elevate an edematous part to a position higher than the heart’s level. | |
| C) | Limit mouth care to prevent the formation of ulcers. | |
| D) | Perform skin care at least every 4 hours. | |
| 4. | The nurse is caring for a 67-year-old male client who is diagnosed with fluid volume excess. Which of the following is a common cause of this condition? | |
| A) | Too-slow administration of IV fluids containing sodium | |
| B) | Increased urine output as occurs with kidney disorders | |
| C) | Excess ingestion of sodium from table salt or medications containing sodium | |
| D) | Inability of the body to conserve and reuse water by concentrating urine | |
| 5. | The nurse monitors clients for the excessive accumulation of interstitial fluid known as edema. Which one of the following clients should this nurse monitor closely for this condition? | |
| A) | A 30-year-old client with a prolonged fever | |
| B) | A 16-year-old client diagnosed with anorexia nervosa | |
| C) | A 20-year-old client with food poisoning who is vomiting excessively | |
| D) | A 78-year-old client with liver cirrhosis | |
Answer Key
| 1. | C |
| 2. | A, D, F |
| 3. | B |
| 4. | C |
| 5. | D |
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